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Need help on 1975 Eldorado valve gap

Started by smilasm, October 14, 2015, 10:17:55 AM

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smilasm

Hi,maybe someone can help me.What should be the valve gap intake and exhaust on 75 Eldo?Thank you in advance.
Marius Smilas

1956 Sedan DeVille  http://bit.ly/1hsWhri

"Cadillac Kid" Greg Surfas 15364

Marius,
As well as for the previous several decades, 1975 Cadillacs utilize hydraulic lifters. There is not a "gap", but a pre load, which means that the lifter is compressed.   If this is a stock engine, that preload will be accomplished by the original components being assembled correctly.  If for whatever reason (different camshaft, etc) the motor is not stock, usually a pre load of 0.40-0.60 inches is preferable.
If this does not answer your question, let us know.
Gre3g Surfas
Cadillac Kid-Greg Surfas
Director Modified Chapter CLC
CLC #15364
66 Coupe deVille (now gone to the UK)
72 Eldo Cpe  (now cruising the sands in Quatar)
73 Coupe deVille
75 Coupe deElegance
76 Coupe deVille
79 Coupe de ville with "Paris" (pick up) option and 472 motor
514 inch motor now in '73-

smilasm

Thank you for the answer,it is for my friends car  :) I will tell him better not to touch there.He hears something like lifter sounds,but not to noisy.It is original engine in his car.
Marius Smilas

1956 Sedan DeVille  http://bit.ly/1hsWhri

"Cadillac Kid" Greg Surfas 15364

Marius,
Either wear or sticking lifters.
Greg Surfas
Cadillac Kid-Greg Surfas
Director Modified Chapter CLC
CLC #15364
66 Coupe deVille (now gone to the UK)
72 Eldo Cpe  (now cruising the sands in Quatar)
73 Coupe deVille
75 Coupe deElegance
76 Coupe deVille
79 Coupe de ville with "Paris" (pick up) option and 472 motor
514 inch motor now in '73-

Scot Minesinger

Lifter sounds can be exhaust leaks too.
Fairfax Station, VA  22039 (Washington DC Sub)
1970 Cadillac DeVille Convertible
1970 Cadillac Sedan DeVille
1970 four door Convertible w/Cadillac Warranty

smilasm

Marius Smilas

1956 Sedan DeVille  http://bit.ly/1hsWhri